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informer
nounmasculineformaluncommon/dɨ.lɐ.ˈtoɾ/de·la·tor
Definition
1A person who informs against someone, especially to the authorities, often secretly.
Usage examples
“The police acted on a tip from an anonymous informant.”
“He was branded a traitor for becoming an informant.”
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Common combinations
anonymous informantto turn informantprotecting the informant